Eton Tuition Centre has conducted a seminar for JC1 (2012) on what to expect for JC education. Topic includes:

1. Seminar for JC students 2012
http://www.etontuition.com

2. About Us
OUR VISION
To be an education hub where students refer to
for help, motivation, resources and personal growth.
OUR MISSION
To help students cope with the rigours of Singapore's education system, and
the eventual transition to university and the working world
OUR GOALS
•Reduce the frustrations of students
•Nurture the sense of purpose and desire for learning
•Make studying fun and interesting instead of being a chore
•Prepare students for greater responsibility for self-learning in the future

3. Scope
 JC Education
 H2 Maths syllabus
 H2 Physics syllabus
 Study tips & strategies
 Intermission

4. Scope
 University Score Computation
 Scholarship Opportunities
 Different types of scholarships
 Life after JC
 University life
 Career Choice
 Questions and answers

5. JC
Education

6. JC Education

7. JC Education
Norm Combination of Subjects
Three H2 content-based subjects
One H1 content-based subject
H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
H1 General Paper (GP)
H1 Project Work (PW)
You may also offer KI in place of GP, or offer MT
Language and Literature at H2 level.
At least one is
from a contrasting
discipline

8. JC Education

9. JC Education

10. JC Education

11. H2 Maths
Syllabus

12. H2 Maths Syllabus
Content
 9 main areas
Assessment
 2 exam papers, 9 – 12 questions each, 3 hours each,
graphic calculator required
Teaching/learning
 2 hours lecture
 2 hours tutorial

13. H2 Maths Syllabus
Assumed knowledge
 Algebra, geometry & trigonometry, calculus from
Additional Maths

14. H2 Maths Syllabus

15. H2 Maths Syllabus

16. H2 Physics
Syllabus

17. H2 Physics Syllabus
 Physics at H2 level builds upon O levels physics
knowledge (Combined/Pure Physics)
 Generally, it can be divided into 5 major categories.
 Mechanics
 Thermal Physics
 Waves and Superposition
 Electromagnetism
 Modern Physics

18. H2 Physics Syllabus
 3 Exam Papers, 1 SPA Assessment as Continuous
Assessment
 Paper 1: MCQ [20%]
 1 hour 15 minutes
 Paper 2: Structured questions + SPA Planning [30%]
 1 hour 45 minutes
 Paper 3: Longer Structured questions [35%]
 2 hours
 SPA Assessment: Continuous Assessment based on
school teachers judgment. [15%]

19. H2 Physics Syllabus
Mechanics
Thermal
Physics
Waves and
Superposition
Modern
Physics
Electromagnetism
Energy

20. H2 Physics Syllabus
Mechanics
Thermal
Physics
Modern
Physics
Electromagnetism
Waves and
Superposition

21. H2 Physics Syllabus
Mechanics
Thermal
Physics
Waves and
Superposition
Modern
Physics
Electro-
magnetism
Mechanics is the foundation of which
the other topics are built upon.

22. H2 Physics Syllabus
Mechanics
Thermal
Physics
Waves and
Superposition
Modern
Physics
Electro-
magnetism
It is very important to build the physics
foundation of mechanics in JC1.

23. Study Tips
& Strategies

24. Study Tips & Strategies
 New content typically extends from knowledge one
already has.
 Make your own set of notes.
 Review your mistakes.
 Questions tend to follow certain patterns, grasp them
well.
 Consistency is the key.
 Time management (daily schedule, tests/exams) is crucial.
 Form your own study groups.
 Adopt a question-based approach to revision.

25. Seminar for JC students 2012
Intermission
http://www.etontuition.com

26. University
Score
Computatio
n

27. University Score Computation

28. University Score Computation
Visit: http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/local/alevel1/BYA-alevel1.html#top

29. University Score Computation
Indicative Grade Profile

30. University Score Computation
Indicative Grade Profile

31. Scholarship
Opportuniti
es

32. Scholarship Opportunities
 Overseas Scholarships
 Local Scholarships
 PSC Scholarships
 Teaching Scholarships
 Stat Board Scholarships (LTA, EDB, MAS, etc)
 Website: http://www.pscscholarships.gov.sg/
 GLC (ST Engg, SIA, etc)
 Defence (DSTA, CSIT, DSO)
 University Scholarships
 NUS, SMU, provides their own scholarships
 Most stat boards and private companies open scholarship
applications to university students.

33. Scholarship Opportunities
 Overseas Scholarships
 Typically 6 years bond
 Non-English speaking countries: extra 1 year of language study
 Terms differ for each scholarship, but typically, the whole
sponsored cost can come up to $250k.
 Local Scholarships
 Typically 1 year bond for 1 year of sponsorship
 Terms differ for each scholarship

34. Life After JC

35. Life After JC
 For Singaporean guys: Enlistment before university
 University Life
 Career
 A need to plan for your career
 Ideal to have your university courses and career aspirations
match

36. We can help
achieve
your
dreams

37. Why Eton Tuition Centre?
 Our tutors are highly qualified.
 Multiple achievements
 Masters, First Class Honours, current and ex-school teachers
 Author of School Assessment Books
 Author of TYS Solutions
 Editor of Star Publishing
 Singapore Representative for Olympiads
 Well-proven strategies and track records.
 2011 O levels Maths: > 85% score As
 2011 O levels Physics: >90% score As

38. Sign up today!
 Registration fees waived and Material fees halved if you
register with us before 20th
March.
 We offer the following at the moment:
 H2 Mathematics
 Tutors: Wen Shih, Casey, Jun Wei
 H2 Physics
 Tutors: Jun Wei
 H1 classes can be arranged if there are sufficient students

39. Sign up today!
 JC1 classes are at 2 hours per class
 JC2 classes are at 2.5 hours per class
 To prepare them for the 3 hours H2 mathematics paper
 To ensure adequate time for comprehensive coverage of the
demanding JC syllabus
 JC1: $224 per 4 lessons
 JC2: $260 per 4 lessons

40. Seminar for JC students 2012
Q & A session
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41. Seminar for JC students 2012
The End
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